Biological Science Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago


Ames, United States Department Of Agriculture Full time
Summary

As a Biological Science Laboratory Technician, you will organize and manage a wide variety of standard techniques in performing diagnostic tests, reagent production, developmental studies, and training assignments related to animal pathogens having significant economic importance to the livestock industry.

This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications through 09/30/2024 with eligible applicants being placed on the register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur.



Duties
  • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Receives diagnostic specimens for pathogen examination, reads history or specific requests of field personnel, selects appropriate test or identification procedure.
  • Prepare diagnostic reagents which include bacterial culture, histology preparations, entomology preparation, inoculation of cell cultures, animals, and embryonating chicken eggs.
  • Following a standard outline plans working details, makes measurements, and observes results of tests.
  • Assumes responsibility for conducting sections of developmental projects.
  • Takes references such as laboratory protocols, journal articles, or rough outlines from a professional and conducts virologic, bacteriological, parasitological, pathological or chemical techniques.
  • Recognizes problems in assignments and procedures, make pertinent observations, draw conclusions, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Prepares accurate, written reports describing test procedures and results and summarizes findings.


  • Ames, Iowa, United States Department Of Agriculture Full time

    Summary As a Biological Science Laboratory Technician, you will organize and manage a wide variety of standard techniques in performing diagnostic tests, reagent production, developmental studies, and training assignments related to animal pathogens having significant economic importance to the livestock industry.This Open Continuous Announcement allows...


  • Ames, United States Department Of Agriculture Full time

    Summary This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA) in Ames, Iowa. In this position you will, be involved in almost all phases of the scientist's study, and has responsibility for selected...


  • Ames, United States Agricultural Research Service Full time

    Summary This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area (MWA), Infectious Bacterial Diseases Research located in Ames, Iowa. In this position, you will assist scientists in conducting basic and applied research on selected diseases of economic importance to the . livestock and poultry industries.


  • Ames, Iowa, United States Department Of Agriculture Full time

    Summary This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA) in Ames, Iowa.In this position you will, be involved in almost all phases of the scientist's study, and has responsibility for selected phases or conducts test applications of scientific and technical theories...


  • Ames, United States Iowa State University Full time

    The Vet Diagnostic Lab (VDL) is seeking a Lab Tech II to join the bacteriology lab. The ISU VDL bacteriology section handles a variety of specimens from both companion and production food animals. These services include antibiotic sensitivity panels, Laboratory Technician, Technician, Laboratory, Equipment Maintenance, Monitoring, Data Entry, Healthcare,...

  • Research Scientist I

    2 weeks ago


    Ames, United States Iowa State University Full time

    The Seed Health Laboratory at Iowa State Universitys Seed Science Center is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist I position who will support and conduct laboratory testing of seed samples to determine the presence or absence of plant pathogen Research Scientist, Science, Research, Technical Support, Scientist, Technology, Education, Laboratory


  • Ames, United States Trace Genomics Full time

    35 to 40 hours a week, for 8 to 10 weeks in May - July We're looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to join our ever-growing Lab Operations team. As a Laboratory Technician, you'll be performing high-throughput soil processing, which consists of making soil slurry, subsampling it for the different measurements we offer, and cleaning tools and...


  • Ames, United States CT2 Limited Full time

    35 to 40 hours a week, for 8 to 10 weeks in May - JulyWe're looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to join our ever-growing Lab Operations team. As a Laboratory Technician, you'll be performing high-throughput soil processing, which consists of making soil slurry, subsampling it for the different measurements we offer, and cleaning tools and...


  • Ames, United States Trace Genomics Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 35 to 40 hours a week, for 8 to 10 weeks in May - JulyWe’re looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to join our ever-growing Lab Operations team. As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll be performing high-throughput soil processing, which consists of making soil slurry, subsampling it for the different...


  • Ames, United States Iowa Department of Transportation Full time

    Performs various aggregates and soils test in laboratory. The tests performed include (but are not limited to): determinations of specific gravity and absorption, sieve analysis, abrasion resistance, determinations of shale, chert, clay, silt, and ma Materials Technician, Technician, Materials, Transportation, Mechanical, Engineer, Manufacturing

  • Research Associate II

    4 weeks ago


    Ames, United States Trace Genomics Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Job Summary:  Research Associate II within the Ames Innovation Center working within the Operations Team, leading the molecular processes in the lab.  The Team focus is developing processes that exceed our customer’s expectations for chemistry and biological testing on Agricultural soil...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Ames, United States Aequor Technologies LLC Full time

    Remote - No Full time or part time Full time Shift - Days M-F 8AM-5PM Hours 40hrs/week Duties Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Ames, United States CYNET SYSTEMS Full time

    Job Description: Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell and insect cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression is preferred. ...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Ames, United States TalentBurst, Inc. Full time

    Title: Research Scientist Location: Ames, IA (Hybrid 3 days at Office) Duration: 06 Months Shift - Days M-F 8AM-5PM Hours – 40hrs/week Duties: Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular...

  • QA/QC Technician

    4 weeks ago


    Ames, United States Collabera Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position will work primarily in a physical wet chemistry lab for our seed treatment and crop protection production facility. This position would be responsible for:• Inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods using established test methods• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment• Effective...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Ames, United States eTeam Inc. Full time

    Title: Research Scientist Location: Ames, IA Duration: 18+ Months Shift: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 05:00 pm Duties Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in...

  • Research Scientist

    1 month ago


    Ames, United States eTeam Full time

    Title: Research Scientist Location: Ames, IA Duration: 18+ Months Shift: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 05:00 pm Duties Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as...

  • Research Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    Ames, United States eTeam Full time

    Title: Research Scientist Location: Ames, IA Duration: 18+ Months Shift: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 05:00 pm Duties Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes. Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as...


  • Ames, United States HCLTech Full time

    Role :-Desktop Support Technician with networking ExperienceLocation :-Ames, IAJob Description :-This position is for an experienced technician on the Desktop Support team responsible for partnering with both IT design teams and Level 1 Service Desk to provide support for core infrastructure and desktop technologies standard to operating...


  • Ames, United States HCLTech Full time

    Role :-Desktop Support Technician with networking ExperienceLocation :-Ames, IAJob Description :-This position is for an experienced technician on the Desktop Support team responsible for partnering with both IT design teams and Level 1 Service Desk to provide support for core infrastructure and desktop technologies standard to operating...